Government Accountability

Myanmar’s Military Clamps Down with Draconian Election Law Amidst Ongoing Conflict

As Myanmar’s military government gears up for a contested year-end vote, it enacts a brutal new electoral law threatening death penalties for dissenters — a move that underscores not only the junta’s grip on power but also the risks of instability spilling beyond its borders.

By Economics Desk | July 30, 2025